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Dog & Cat Breed Lifetime Cost Guide — All Breeds Compared

The true cost of owning a pet varies dramatically by breed. A French Bulldog can cost twice as much as a Beagle over a lifetime — largely due to vet bills. Use our breed-specific guides below to see exactly what your breed will cost.

Most Expensive Dog Breeds to Own

These breeds have the highest lifetime costs — often due to health issues

#1

Poodle (Standard)

$25,800–$44,700

13 year lifespan

#2

Samoyed

$26,450–$44,050

13 year lifespan

#3

Cocker Spaniel

$25,150–$42,750

13 year lifespan

#4

French Bulldog

$21,700–$41,600

10 year lifespan

#5

Shih Tzu

$24,200–$41,500

14 year lifespan

Most Affordable Dog Breeds to Own

These breeds have the lowest lifetime costs

#1

Bulldog

$16,780–$31,360

8 year lifespan

#2

Chihuahua

$18,500–$32,450

15 year lifespan

#3

Bernese Mountain Dog

$19,100–$34,800

8 year lifespan

#4

Great Dane

$19,180–$34,160

8 year lifespan

#5

Doberman Pinscher

$19,200–$33,600

10 year lifespan

All Breed Cost Guides

Detailed lifetime cost calculators for each breed

Golden Retriever

$22,550–$40,150

Lifetime cost estimate

$21,700–$41,600

Lifetime cost estimate

Labrador Retriever

$21,020–$37,040

Lifetime cost estimate

German Shepherd

$21,450–$37,400

Lifetime cost estimate

$20,000–$34,500

Lifetime cost estimate

$23,850–$40,150

Lifetime cost estimate

Bernese Mountain Dog

$19,100–$34,800

Lifetime cost estimate

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

$20,900–$39,050

Lifetime cost estimate

$14,090–$26,690

Lifetime cost estimate

$15,780–$29,940

Lifetime cost estimate

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